Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world.
As part of our Cleft Research Centre at the University of Canterbury, we are using the CLEFT-Q patient reported outcome measures to develop a snapshot of how people affected by cleft in New Zealand feel about their speech, and overall wellbeing. We are using this information to understand what usually goes well for people with cleft... Continue Reading →
The experiences of living with cleft panel was an opportunity for our panel featuring people with lived experience of cleft to share their observations and knowledge of what it is like to grow up with cleft. The panel discussed candidly some of their personal challenges, and discussed how despite having received good cleft care, cleft... Continue Reading →
I thoroughly enjoy and welcome the opportunity to collaborate on projects with researchers, healthcare providers and NGOs around the world, and I regularly do! If you are interested in utilising my expertise for your research, project, or piece of work, please read this first. This is not a post which gives me any pleasure to... Continue Reading →
After more than two years of attending conferences virtually at strange hours of the night, it was very exciting to reconnect with colleagues from around the world in person at the 14th International Cleft Congress held in Edinburgh, Scotland.
In 2020-2021 I undertook a study investigating the long-term effect that speech differences have in individuals with cleft lip and palate. Below is a brief summary of the findings, and a link to read my Master of Science (MSc) thesis in full. Background to the study The largest group of people living with repaired cleft... Continue Reading →
Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal Invited Editorial. This article was first published in The Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal on 13 September 2021. Access the original journal article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10556656211043417 Abstract: Kenny Ardouin grew up in East Sussex in the United Kingdom (UK), before moving to New Zealand, which he now considers home. Having been born with a cleft... Continue Reading →
It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to present at this year's Appearance Matters Conference organised by the Centre for Appearance Research. As per my commitment to make as many of my presentations freely accessible as possible, please find the presentation below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUWpSzvmLw Abstract The CLAPA Adult Services Project: Using Evidence-Based Practice to Design... Continue Reading →
In late 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Treatment Experiences in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
In February 2021, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Interpersonal Relationship Experiences in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
Data collection for this study has now closed. Thank you very much to everyone who took part. I look forward to sharing findings in due course.
In July 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Physical Health in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
In January 2020, as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project, we published our paper on Emotional Wellbeing in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
Kenny Ardouin 